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Events roundup: Maui to celebrate Easter this weekend

From egg hunts and church services to face painting and photo opps with the Easter Bunny, there are a number of events happening this Saturday and Sunday to celebrate Easter on Maui. Following is a roundup of some of the happenings coming this weekend. Saturday April 19 Easter Celebration ...

‘A Folkloric Journey from the Caribbean to Argentina’ with Tanama Colibri

A gifted musician, author and poet of Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage, Tanama Colibri will present “Recorrido: A Folkloric Journey from the Caribbean to Argentina” at the ProArts Playhouse on April 19. Colibri describes the show as a collection of some of her favorite folkloric songs ...

Reggae legends Third World at Da Playground

One of the longest performing reggae bands of all time, Jamaica’s Third World continues to captivate audiences with their appealing mix of soul, funk, African music and pop infused into their reggae foundation. “That’s what we set out to do,” said Third World’s founding guitarist ...

Nobu opens Maui restaurant at Grand Wailea

The world-renowned Nobu restaurant brand has opened its first location on Maui at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, following the completion of a $350 million resort-wide renovation. Nobu Grand Wailea Maui marks the second Hawaii location for the global brand founded by Chef Nobu ...

Maui Arts & Cultural Center exhibition celebrates 30 years of arts and culture

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will celebrate its 30-year milestone with “Three Decades,” an exhibition in Schaefer International Gallery running from April 15 to June 13. According to the MACC, the exhibition takes a retrospective look at the center’s history through archives, artwork, video and original architectural models. The exhibition includes sections on visual arts, performing arts, Hawaiian cultural programs and arts education, with recreated installations and concert memorabilia. “We took a deep dive through the archives as we looked back at the origins of the ...

Maui musicians score once again with multiple Hōkū nominations

Maui’s Kalani Pe’a has triumphed again with his latest album, “Kuini,” receiving nine Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards nominations for his Grammy-winning album. The 2025 nominations were announced by the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts. Pe’a was nominated for Album of the Year, Male ...